Enkess Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Enkess Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $382,581 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $6,100 and the largest $132,450. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$382,581
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$6,100
- Largest grant$132,450
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,907 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,058 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $46,907 | 10 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $382,581 | 19 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Enkess Charitable Foundation Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $382,581 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $132,450 |
| Belz Institutions in Israel | Charitable | $64,000 |
| Individual | $44,501 | |
| american Friends of Belz | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $26,940 |
| Individual | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bnoseinu | Charitable | $10,300 |
| Individual | Charitable | $8,950 |
| Individual | Charitable | $7,602 |
| Mosdos Belz USA | Charitable | $6,100 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,830 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jes 2016 | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,200 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,108 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Andre Engel
- Toby Engel
Questions people ask
Does Enkess Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Enkess Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$382,581 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $6,100.
Who runs Enkess Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Andre Engel (Trustee) and Toby Engel (Trustee).